The Band
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Matt McPherson: Vocals, Bass Guitar Sherry McPherson: Vocals, Keyboard Matt and Sherry are local business owners with a passion for God and outreach ministries. They both come from musical families and grew up with a love for music and the church. They have been professional musicians and songwriters for more than 20 years and have served as worship leaders in the local church. They have recorded several CDs of original music and are involved in missions around the world. They live outside the LaCrosse area and have three sons. |
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Craig Chapman: Electric Guitar Former son of Cedar Rapids, IA, Craig Chapman is a self-taught guitarist who joined his first band at 13 after falling in love with the drummer’s sister! He’s been playing music ever since, and “married the girl”. He and wife Cheri now live in Central WI and have three beloved kids. The couple and their youngest daughter are worship leaders at their church. |
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James Abbott: Keyboards James graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point in 1989 with BA degrees in Theatre and Music. His musical journey began when his parents bought him a beginner’s organ when he was six. Two years later a piano was added to the family home and he’s been in front of a keyboard ever since. As Music Director for Matt & Sherry, James spends his time between CityPrayz events writing song charts, rehearsing with the band, and making sure that all of the musicians have what they need for the next event. He attends New Life A/G Church in Sparta where he was the Music Director and Worship Leader for 11 years and has been with Autumn Records since 2002. |
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David Ohman: Drums David was born and raised in Austin, MN. He started playing drums in 5th grade and hasn’t stopped since. After graduation he spent two years traveling around the U.S., Canada and Australia playing drums for two different groups that combined music and ministry. After returning home to take a break from life on the road, he began working for Mathews Archery. He has been playing drums with Matt & Sherry for the past 13 years. David is also a part of his church worship team. In his spare time, you can find him teaching private lessons, coaching soccer and spending his time at home with his wife and two kids. |
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Matt Callaway: Electric / Acoustic Guitar Matt has been playing guitar since age 13. He has been in numerous Christian bands and is currently in two different worship bands during the week. He was born and raised in Warrens, WI and still resides there. He has been married for two years to Christina, and they attend Faith Evangelical Free church in Sparta, WI. |
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Toni Groshek: Vocals Toni is a classically trained musician who received her Bachelors in Music from UW-Stevens Point and her Masters in Vocal Performance from UM-Twin Cities. Since 1997, she has been active as a vocal soloist and as a worship leader. She has led worship at numerous women’s retreats and other special events including the S.E.N.D. organization’s annual conference in Madrid, Spain. She and her husband attend First Free Church [EFCA] in Onalaska. Toni is currently working on her debut album, Red Light, Green Light. This winter she will begin touring with her solo worship concert, The Life Of Christ. Visit her online: www.tonigroshek.com |